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[Updated] More Halo Server Updates On The Way Tonight, Matchmaking Improved
Update: 343 Industries has more updates planned for The Master Chief Collection this evening, and is reporting that matchmaking has improved.
We have identified that our 11.12 morning server-side update has improved matchmaking times for many users, while others are still seeing longer than expected times.
This evening we plan to deploy additional server updates that will improve searching times and increase the likelihood of players finding games. The update will allow more players to enter matches, which may result in larger team sizes (5v5 instead of 4v4, for example). Occasionally, this may result in uneven teams, and we continue to work on this issue.
Currently, there is an existing Xbox Live Services issue that is impacting several Xbox games, including Halo: The Master Chief Collection. As soon as Xbox Live services return to normal, we will deploy our latest server-side update to further improve matchmaking. For up-to-the-minute updates on Xbox Live Service Status, please check the support page here: http://support.xbox.com/en-US/xbox-live-status
We have also confirmed that stats and achievements are not registering, and are working with the Xbox Live team to ensure that these issues are resolved as quickly as possible.As we stated previously, the 343 team continues to work around the clock to provide ongoing improvements to the experience for Halo: The Master Chief Collection. Thank you for the ongoing patience and support.
Original story:
343 Industries has been releasing a number of Halo: The Master Chief Collection server updates throughout the day, but the latest has been delayed.
The latest update was meant to go live at 5 PM PT, but an update on Halo Waypoint confirms a delay:
The 5 PM PST update is delayed due to an Xbox Live Services Issue. Please stand by for additional info, coming at or before 7PM PST.
Updates have been rolling out throughout the day, so matchmaking should be running smoother than it has been since launch.
For more on the issues affecting Halo: The Master Chief's online component, head here and here.
For our review of Halo: The Master Chief Collection, head here.
[Source: Halo Waypoint]
Our Take
Server issues are always disappointing, and the multiplayer is a big component of The Master Chief Collection. The online multiplayer was among the many reasons I gave the game such a positive review. I hope 343 Industries can get theses issues ironed out soon.
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